1993 Chevrolet Cavalier
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier. Newest first.
This IS not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it IS deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. these vehicles were built with insufficient retention of the horn pad.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The horn pad can separate from the steering wheel falling between the steering wheel spokes. the horn pad could become jammed between the steering wheel spokes and the turn signal lever, resulting in damage to the turn signal lever, horn pad, and horn wiring.
Remedy
Dealers will modify the horn pad retention clips, install horn pad retention brackets to the steering wheel, reinstall the horn pad and assure that the horn pad IS properly retained.
The brake hoses were manufactured incorrectly, and do not comply with fmvss 106, "brake hoses."
Risk and remedy
Risk
The improperly manufactured brake hoses can causereduced brake effectiveness and/or uneven braking, which could result in anaccident.
Remedy
Replace the right front brake hose assembly on ciera and century models, and both rear brake hoses on cavalier and sunbird models.
Owner complaints
146 complaints12 involved a crash8 involved a fire14 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering
TL* the contact owns a 1993 chevrolet cavalier. While driving approximately 30 mph, the pin that holds the steering wheel detached and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was unknown.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch shuts off when going down the road and when it hits a bump in the road. *tr
- Unknown or other
Dt*: the contact stated after rolling down the manual window, it would not roll back up. the contact took the vehicle to an independent repair shop. the mechanic found the problem to be the window regulator and no repairs were made. the manufacturer has not been alerted.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
While driving brake light illuminated on the dashboard. When this occurred vehicle was immediately taken to the dealership, who d indicated that the rear brake system collapsed and was losing brake fluid. consumer felt that this may have been caused by the defect described in the hydraulic brake line hose non metallic recall 93v121000. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Exterior lighting › Headlights · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Seats · Service brakes, hydraulic · Structure › Body · Structure › Body › Trunk lid · Suspension · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Various problems regarding 1993 chevrolet cavalier..one complaint submitted on numerous mvoq forms. *mr consumer lost brakes without warning. dealer discovered that brake fluid line failed. fuel line failed due to corrosion. both horizontal and vertical components of the driver's seat were…
Various problems regarding 1993 chevrolet cavalier..one complaint submitted on numerous mvoq forms. *mr consumer lost brakes without warning. dealer discovered that brake fluid line failed. fuel line failed due to corrosion. both horizontal and vertical components of the driver's seat were falling apart. rust was evident on both sides of the lower part of the vehicle's body, from front wheel to rear wheel. front automatic door locks work intermittently esoecially in cold weather. driver's side seat back started to collapse and eventually failed completely -- seat back collapsed twice. consumer also experienced suspension problems and trouble starting vehicle. water coming in to the trunk of the vehicle. took vehicle for state inspection for which it failed due to ball joint. consumer experienced three occurrences of headlight failures on vehicle. radiator failed with no external cause. leaking in wiindshield wiper/washer fluid tank. *la
- Tires › Sidewall
Sidewall tire separation. uniroyal p185/70r14. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline · Seat belts · Service brakes, hydraulic · Unknown or other · Visibility · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Major failure of the vehicle's water-resistant envelope: serious water leak on the passenger side from the firewall, resulting in rust and severe damage to carpet, mold and mildew in carpet and underlay, and unpleasant odours
- Engine and engine cooling
While driving at any speed engine shut off without warning. took vehicleto dealer, and dealer replaced the pressure regulator. *Ak
- Steering › Column
Not a complaint, exactly, an inquiry: has anyone looked at right knee injuries, since steering column locks became mandatory? I note that it feels as if, in an 'impact', my knee would be impacted by the keys.... (or vice versa) this inquiry applies to any vehicle type/model, though internal…
Not a complaint, exactly, an inquiry: has anyone looked at right knee injuries, since steering column locks became mandatory? I note that it feels as if, in an 'impact', my knee would be impacted by the keys.... (or vice versa) this inquiry applies to any vehicle type/model, though internal ergonomics may affect occurrence, if any. vehicle details provided only to satisfy web site requirements. feel free to ignore this enquiry, if non issue... best dave pierson. *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Consumer states while driving 50 mph the brakes failed causing a accident. mr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Head gasket has leaked for many years. I explained to a mechanic that the gasket was leaking and before I could tell him where he knew exactly the location of the leak. he said that it seems to be common with my type of car. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
After filling gas tank, their was a gas smell and vehicle shut off.contacted dealer. Fuel injector was leaking. Replaced part, problem reoccurred.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter
When stopping with ABS from higher speeds, the vehicle bucks, misses, and stalls out, vehicle would immediately start up, but when put in drive it would stall out for about 5-10 minutes, consumer states the problem IS with the torque converter sensor. *slc
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Vehicle was on fire due to wires underneath vehicle hood shorting out. dealership was aware of problem. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
A cracked head on a 2.2L engine. feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter. *Ak
- Structure › Body
Entire floor of my car has about 1 inch of water each times it rains or snows. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
While driving long distance vehicle completely shuts down, and rear brakes lock up when brakes are applied. *Ak the cause was determined to be a sensor and it was replaced. *yh
- Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle was hit head-on by motorcycle while driving about 35-40 mph. Upon impact, driver's airbag did not deploy, and consumer was badly injured. *Ak
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
While braking at a slow speed, brake pedal went to floor, and there was no braking action. Consumer hit vehicle in front of her insurance agent claimed rear brake hose was at fault, damage to vehicle unknown at this time. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
I purchased this vehicle from a "tote the note" lot, and complained to them about the problems 2 days and only 11 miles. After I purchased this car, I brought the car into them and they said they acknowledged that there was a major vibration, and they would have it checked out. when I called in…
I purchased this vehicle from a "tote the note" lot, and complained to them about the problems 2 days and only 11 miles. After I purchased this car, I brought the car into them and they said they acknowledged that there was a major vibration, and they would have it checked out. when I called in, they said that the problem was the back motor mounts. they supposedly fixed the front ones on the day of purchase.they told me that problem would be fixed at my expense,, after going in and asking for my down payment back, they agreed to fix the vibration problem free but nothing else. Two days after I picked the fixed car up, the check engine light came on after 20 miles of driving. I feel that this car IS unsafe to drive,due to the intense vibration, the ABS, and speedometer problems. The vibration was only bad when in drive and had to be shifted to neutral when attempting to stop. But now the vibration IS worse in all gears, with the exception of the ABS light staying on, the other problems were not there when I test drove the vehicle.*ak
- Power train · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar · Suspension · Vehicle speed control · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
While driving vehicle experiences rough vibration/ speedometer doesn't work anymore, ABS light stays on. these things were working when test driven. dealer IS not assiting consumer with problem.*ak check engine light illuminated after driving 5-6 miles. cruise control does not work. while slowing, steering wheel vibrates. when heater IS on, engine has a strong odor. *slc
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Muffler failed. nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS system will fail intermittently, causing pedal to go to floor, and vehicle will not stop. Please provide futher information.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Consumer has replaced head gasket 2 times on 2.2LT engine. Each head gasket will only last about 8 months. Cause IS unknown. *ak brakes, calipers and rotors fail every year. *yh
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Horn pad falls off
This investigation IS closed.gm will conduct a safety improvement campaign to address the concerns raised by the detachment of the horn pad from the steering wheel in the subject vehicles.for a technical analysis of the problem see ea94-033 engineering technical report.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10007816Anti-lock braking system (ABS) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness.
- 10007293ABS front wheel speed codes - jumper harness.
- 6089996Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that IS noticeable when in park on incline.
- 619370Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that IS noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking brake not applied.
- 615073Some V6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that IS generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not reappear until the next change of oil.
- 613590Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **Mr
- 601058Vehicles may exhibit a clattering noise at idle speed originating from the timing chain and front cover area.
- 54419Comment that the ABS light IS on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history.
- 54329Complaints that the ABS indicator lamp IS "on".
- 52339Squawk noise coming from front suspension or engine compartment area (install ultra high molecular tape).
- 45881Grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd
- 43034Unknown
- 43030Unknown
- 43021Unknown
- 37843Crunch noise from right side dash area when turning steering wheel.
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